Designed to be used in conjunction with a book of selected readings or ethnographies, this work offers a core book exploring the significant achievements in physical and cultural anthropology.
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Designed to be used in conjunction with a book of selected readings or ethnographies, this brief, concise version of Ember/Ember's larger best-selling introductory text provides an ideal core book for courses exploring the significant achievements in physical and cultural anthropology or one-semester courses where supplemental readings are assigned.
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This brief, concise version of Ember/Ember's larger best-selling introduction to anthropology explores the significant achievements in physical and cultural anthropology--with a focus on Applied Anthropology. An abundance of special boxes throughout highlight high-interest topics: Applied Anthropology boxes, Research Frontiers boxes, Current Issues boxes, New Perspectives on Gender boxes. Internet-based resources are provided for key topics. What Is Anthropology? Evolution. Primate Evolution: From Early Primates to Hominoids. Early Hominids and Their Cultures. The Emergence of Homo sapiens and Their Cultures. Human Variation. The Emergence of Good Production and the Rise of States. The Concept of Culture. Communication and Language. Getting Food. Economics and Social Stratification. Sex, Gender, and Culture. Marriage and the Family. Marital Residence and Kinship. Political Life: Social Order and Disorder. Religion and Magic. Applied Anthropology and Social Problems. For anyone who wants an authoritative, lively, up-to-date introduction to anthropology.
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- PublisherPrentice Hall College Div
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 0133015572
- ISBN 13 9780133015577
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number2
- Number of pages400
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